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moTivaTing oThErs Through sTory: sToryTElling
Stories have a way of relaying information that really sticks to the heart and mind of the listener. As children, we learned about the world through fairy tales, Bible stories, fables and nursery rhymes and those lessons stick with us throughout our lives. A transformational leader collects and shares stories of transformation to inspire and motivate listeners. Stories may come from other facilities, the media or personal experience. They can encourage and support as well as teach and correct.
Storytelling is one of the most natural and effective tools of motivation and support. It allows us to see the cycle of an event or transformation. Change theory is great, but sometimes it takes seeing or hearing about it in practice for us to truly understand it.
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change by LaVrene Norton and Steve Shields, ©2005 Action Pact, Inc.
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